ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Land Adjudication Act
18. Particular powers of demarcation officer
Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force
18. Particular powers of demarcation officer
(1)In the performance of his duties, the demarcation officer may—(a)when the boundary between parcels of land is curved or irregular, or in his opinion is inconvenient or uneconomic for the use of the land, lay out a fresh boundary in its place and adjust the interests of the owners of the land adjoining the boundary either by exchange of land or by such other means as the parties may agree;(b)demarcate any right of way which is necessary for providing a parcel completely surrounded by other parcels with access to a public road or to water;(c)make such alignment of parcels adjoining a public road as may be required in the public interest;(d)with the agreement of the owner or owners group together in one or more parcels, by way of exchange or otherwise, separate areas of land owned by such owner or owners.(2)Where a piece of land has not been demarcated in the manner and before the date fixed by the demarcation officer under section 5(2)(d) of this Act, the demarcation officer may demarcate or cause to be demarcated the land and may clear or cause to be cleared any boundary or other line which it may be necessary to clear for the purpose of such demarcation.(3)Where the demarcation officer demarcates or causes to be demarcated a piece of land or clears or causes to be cleared a boundary or other line under subsection (2) of this section, the cost shall be assessed in the prescribed manner by the adjudication officer, and shall be paid to the Director of Land Adjudication by the person interested in the land.